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Saffron IndustriesBOM:531436 -1.67%38 PS Ratio is 3.85 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 1275% above its 10-year median of 0.28. GuruFocus rates BOM:531436 with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹3.92 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 281 Forest Products companies, Saffron Industries ranks worse than 89.32% on this metric.
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. As of today, Saffron Industries's share price is ₹25.86.
Saffron Industries's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹6.72. Hence, Saffron Industries's PS Ratio for today is 3.85.
The historical rank and industry rank for Saffron Industries's PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:531436'
s PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.08 Med: 0.28 Max: 6.93
Current: 3.85
During the past 13 years, Saffron Industries's highest PS Ratio was 6.93. The lowest was 0.08. And the median was 0.28.
BOM:531436's PS Ratio is ranked worse than 89.32% of 281
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.63
vs BOM:531436: 3.85
Saffron Industries Ltd revenue per share has been in decline for the last 5 years.
During the past 12 months, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate of Saffron Industries was -48.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was -26.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was -21.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was -10.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, Saffron Industries's highest 3-Year average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 45.20% per year. The lowest was -51.90% per year. And the median was -8.15% per year.
Saffron Industries (BOM:531436) PS Ratio Explanation
The PS Ratio is an excellent valuation indicator if you want to compare a stock with its historical valuation or with the stocks in the same industry. The PS Ratio works especially well when you want to compare the stock's current valuation with its historical valuation. The PS Ratio is a great valuation tool for evaluating cyclical businesses where the PE Ratio works poorly. It works the best when comparing the current valuation with the historical valuation because over time, a company's profit margin tends to revert to the mean.
When the PS Ratio is applied to the whole stock market, it can be used to evaluate the current market valuation and projected returns. In this case, the price is the total market cap of all stocks that are traded, and sales are the GDP of the country. This is how Warren Buffett estimates the broad market valuation and project future returns.
The PS Ratio does not tell you how cheap or expensive the stock is. It cannot be used to compare companies in different industries. It works better for companies within the same industry because these companies tend to have similar capital structures and profit margins. It works the best when comparing a company with itself in the past.
Saffron Industries PS Ratio Related Terms
Saffron Industries PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Saffron Industries's PS Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Saffron Industries's PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PS Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Saffron Industries PS Ratio vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Saffron Industries's PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Saffron Industries's PS Ratio falls into.
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks and it was first used by Ken Fisher.
Saffron Industries's Share Price of today is ₹25.86. Saffron Industries's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₹6.72.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
Saffron Industries (BOM:531436) has a PS Ratio of 3.85 as of Aug. 15, 2026. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Saffron Industries and its competitors. This is 1275% above median its historical median of 0.28. Over the past decade, Saffron Industries' PS Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 6.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Saffron Industries ranks #251 out of 281 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 89.3%.
Is Saffron Industries' PS Ratio too high?
Saffron Industries' current PS Ratio of 3.85 is 1275% above median its 10-year median of 0.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 6.93. The Forest Products industry median PS Ratio is 0.63. Saffron Industries' value of 3.85 is 511.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saffron Industries ranks #251 out of 281 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Saffron Industries has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saffron Industries' PS Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Saffron Industries ranks #251 out of 281 companies for PS Ratio. This places Saffron Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PS Ratio is 0.63. Saffron Industries' value of 3.85 is 511.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Saffron Industries' own PS Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 6.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.28 vs. the industry median of 0.63, Saffron Industries has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good PS Ratio for a Forest Products company?
The median PS Ratio among Forest Products companies is 0.63, based on 281 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Saffron Industries's current PS Ratio of 3.85 is 511.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high PS Ratio mean?
A high PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Saffron Industries and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median PS Ratio is 0.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saffron Industries's current PS Ratio is 3.85, which is 1275% above median its own 10-year median of 0.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saffron Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saffron Industries (BOM:531436) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹3.92, compared to a current price of ₹25.86 — trading 559.7% above its estimated fair value. The current PS Ratio is 3.85, which is 1275% above median its 10-year median of 0.28 and 511.1% above the Forest Products industry median of 0.63. Saffron Industries' overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PS Ratio calculated?
PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Saffron Industries (BOM:531436), the current PS Ratio is 3.85 as of Aug. 15, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Saffron Industries (BOM:531436) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saffron Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹25.86 is trading 559.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹3.92.
GuruFocus considers Saffron Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:531436:
PS Ratio: 3.85 (1275% above median its 10-year median of 0.28)
GF Value™: ₹3.92 vs. price of ₹25.86 (559.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 511.1% above the Forest Products median (#251 of 281)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:531436 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Saffron Industries Ltd is engaged in the business of paper manufacturing, construction, and real estate development. The company's segments include Paper Manufacturing and Real Estate Development. The company manufactures newsprint in rolls or sheets, uncoated paper of a kind used for writing, printing, or other graphic purposes in rolls or sheets. Its product range includes Kraft Papers, Color Boards, Chromo Papers, Bleached Kraft Papers, White Top Kraft Liners, Maplitho Papers, Sack Kraft Paper, Cellulose Paper, and others. The company generates maximum revenue from sales of plots.
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